In hindsight, and for me that’s much clearer since my cataract surgery not so long ago, the game was a perfect set up for Kentucky.
The nine-win Wildcats, despite that three game mid-season lull, have been solid from the opening kickoff of the season.
They are better than a vast majority of the nation’s teams.
And, let’s be fair and honest here, they are significantly better than the Louisville Cardinals.
Fore to aft.
Port and starboard.
In the cockpit. In the control room.
Then there’s the reality that U of L’s big wins over Syracuse and Duke — both of whom might have new coaches next season — were false positives.